Estimating Household’s Energy Consumption of Summer Cooling in Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia

The residential sector is anticipated to account for approximately two-thirds of the total energy demand, with a significant portion of domestic electricity consumption attributed to air conditioning. In Saudi Arabia and other GCC region, a major challenge lies in decreasing electricity consumption and enhancing energy efficiency and hence reduce household’s electricity bills. Consequently, it is imperative to examine and measure consumption trends associated with various activities. In this paper, a technique was proposed to estimate the electrical energy used for air conditioning per household, and choose eastern province in Saudi Arabia as a case study. The methodology uses electricity data gathered from the monthly electricity bill for households and daily temperatures in eastern province. It has been estimated that 45 to 60% of electrical energy is used for cooling during May to October months. The results from this study underscore the need for both technological advancements in cooling systems and behavioral changes to reduce energy consumption during the hot summer months.